Definition of 升形 (ますがた)

ますがた

升形

ますがた

masugata

View details for kanji: 升View details for kanji: 形
noun
1.
square (shape)(only relevant for ますがた)
2.
square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)(only relevant for 斗形)
3.
(in a castle) rectangular space between the inner and outer gates (where troops can gather)(only relevant for ますがた)
Other readings:
枡形【ますがた】
、
斗形【ますがた】
、
斗形【とがた】
、
桝形【ますがた】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji
Related Kanji
升 measuring box, 1.8 liter
形 shape, form, style
枡 measuring box, (kokuji)
斗 Big Dipper, ten sho (vol), sake dipper, dots and cross radical (no. 68)
桝 measuring box, (kokuji)